India Blames Pakistan for Deadly Kashmir Attack, Seeks Evidence

A deadly attack in Jammu & Kashmir on April 22 killed 26 people, mainly Hindu tourists, marking the worst such violence in the region since 1989. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to pursue the perpetrators and their supporters, with India blaming Pakistani nationals for involvement, though Pakistan has denied any connection. In response, India expelled Pakistani diplomats, suspended the Indus Water Treaty, and conducted military drills, escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations. However, international and regional commentators, including The Economist, have urged India to provide concrete evidence of Pakistan's complicity before taking further military action, warning of the grave risks of escalation. Some Pakistani officials and analysts have even accused India of staging the incident for political purposes, while both nations have exchanged diplomatic and military threats. The situation remains highly volatile, with calls for restraint and verification of claims to avoid a broader conflict.